South African Mine Closures Hit Public Services

1/4/2013 5:45AM

For years, South African authorities have required global miners operating in the country to help prop up public services. But a shakeup in the sector is leaving local communities facing a double hit of fewer jobs and services. Dow Jones's Devon Maylie reports. Photo: Getty Images

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